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Monday, October 31, 2011

New AZiO keyboard

We have reviewed AZiO keyboards in the past and we have always found them to be great for gamers. Here's an announcement we received this week:

AZiO Corporation, a computer peripheral company specializing in consumer peripherals and gaming equipment has announced the release of a new mechanical gaming keyboard that will enable gamers to take their gaming prowess to the next level. The Azio Levetron Mech4 Gaming Keyboard offers a streamlined design that allows gamers to improve their speed and accuracy with easy-to-reach macro keys allowing for the trickiest and complex gaming moves.

The unrestricted modular customization and ultra-durable keyboard designed for heavy combat, appeals to gamers who thrive on role playing or other online multi-player video games. The Levetron Mech4 Gaming Keyboard has several attractive features including a Cherry mechanical switch with an extended lifespan of 50 million keystrokes and a dedicated macro trigger at a finger’s reach. Highlights also include anti-ghost keys to allow for simultaneous key strokes, a mechanical linear design for rapid pressing, and special seals and drainage gutters for a complete water resistant layout to prevent spills from ending the life of the keyboard.

“The most accented and probably greatest notable feature of the Levetron Mech4 Gaming Keyboard is the modular configuration, specifically the detachable numeric keypad,” said Wilson Tang, Marketing Vice President at Azio Corporation. “By allowing the numeric keypad to be attached to either side of the keyboard, gamers can use these keys as additional macro keys, customize them for extra functions, or simply use them as a standard numeric keypad to improve your game and win!”SPECIFICATIONS

Interface: USB

OS Support: Windows XP/Vista/7 (all versions)

Switch Type: Mechanical (Cherry MX Black)

Keyboard Macro Keys: 5 Keys x 2 Sets (A/B)

Modular Macro Keys: 6 Keys

Switch Lifecycle: 50 Million

Cable Length: 6 feet, Braided with Gold Connectors

Keyboard Dimensions: 7.75” x 18.50”x 1.60” inches (LxWxH)

Numerical Keypad Dimensions: 6.75” x 5.50” x 1.60” inches (LxWxH)

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

PC with built-in USB ports

Windows XP, Vista, or 7

CD ROM for software installation

The Levetron Mech4 Gaming Keyboard has an MSRP of $109.99 and is available online at www.ncix.com and www.cyberpowerpc.com in the U.S. and Canada. For more information regarding this product and other AZiO products, please contact AZiO directly, or visit www.aziocorp.com.